Mental Health Adviser 0.53FTE
The Role: The College is seeking an experienced Mental Health Adviser to provide support to students, based at Hackney campus.
- Are you passionate about equality and committed to inclusion?
- Can you provide confidential health information and support?
- Do you have extensive experience of working with adolescents and adults with mental health conditions?
Key Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities include working face-to-face with a caseload of students. You will triage clients to the appropriate service, ensuring the safeguarding of all learners. You will provide short term mental health advice to individual learners for whom this would be beneficial to their wellbeing and success in their studies.
You will provide drops ins and focused group work. You will liaise with independent guidance services and external agencies to ensure learner access to appropriate internal and external referral sources.
You would be based at our Hackney campuses, with travel to support other campuses as required.Who You Are:
The successful applicant will be educated to degree level and will have recognised professional qualifications and experience.
You will demonstrate effective interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
You will have significant experience of offering mental health interventions and providing confidential services.
You will have experience of working with individuals from different cultures, disabilities, sexual orientations and ages, preferably within an education setting. Being resilient and confident to work autonomously is key.
What We Offer:- Pension: New City College provides a career average pension scheme for all staff. Support staff fall under the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Accessibility: All college sites are easily accessible for wheelchair users and via public transport (bus, DLR, or tube).
- On-Site Facilities: Free access to on-site gym facilities at some campuses and on-site cafes serving subsidised food and drinks.
- Staff Development: Five CPD (Continuing Professional Development) days per year, with access to industry-standard facilities and a collaborative working environment. Leading to opportunities for career advancement and professional development in a supportive setting.
- Financial Perks: Interest-free loans for annual travel season tickets. Health cash plan (reimbursement for dental, optical, and therapy treatments) and a completely confidential Employee assistance program.
- Discounts: Save money on day-to-day expenses, shopping, dining out, DIY, and travel.
- Technology Access: Office 365 and Adobe Suite available for personal devices.
About New City College:
New City College is the dynamic group of further education colleges in East London which comprises Tower Hamlets College, Hackney Community College, Epping Forest College Redbridge College, Havering College of Further & Higher Education and Havering Sixth form College.
Our 6-college merger places the group at the forefront of further education in the region. With a turnover of £105m, 20,000 students and 1900 staff it is one of the strongest and most influential further education organisations in the country.
Our college environment is second to none. We have industry standard facilities and equipment at all campuses, expert staff and partnerships with other high-profile organisations which all prepare students for progression to higher education or successful careers.
East London is dynamic, innovative and entrepreneurial. As we develop our longer-term vision, we will continue to ensure that we invest in our staff and other resources to provide a distinctive offer and excellent, supportive learning environment which meets the needs of students and employers and prepares local people for the changing workforce of the area.
As the College supports a number of children and vulnerable adults, all staff are exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Accordingly, all staff will be subject to an ‘Enhanced’ DBS (formerly CRB) check, along with a Children’s Barred List check if in regulated activity.Any offers of appointment may be withdrawn if these checks prove to be unsatisfactory to the College. Self-disclosure will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you fail to make a full disclosure or provide sight of your DBS certificate then your offer of employment is likely to be withdrawn.
The College's DBS policy covers the recruitment of ex-offenders which is available upon request.
New City College aims to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and actively welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background.